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Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR-CMERI transfers the technology to companies’ to ramp up the production of Oxygen Enrichment Unit
CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur transferred the technology of Oxygen Enrichment Unit developed by the Institute virtually on 29.04.2021 in presence of Prof.  Harish Hirani, Director, CSIR-CMERI to M/s Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd, Rajkot and M/s GRID Engineers Pvt Ltd, Gurugram.
On this occasion Prof. Hirani mentioned about the need of better distribution strategies of O2 particularly in the present COVID-19 pandemic scenario. On average, an individual requires 5-20 LPM air containing appropriate percentage of oxygen. The technology developed by CSIR-CMERI provides in-house enrichment of Oxygen and offers independence from external parties as well as eliminates the risks and difficulty of handling bulky cylinders. CSIR-CMERI developed OEU can help patients to recover faster.
Prof. Hirani also stated that CSIR-CMERI has transferred the license for production, marketing and service to four industries and he is confident that the all four parties are able to manufacture the product by the 2nd week of May 2021.
Mr. Gupta, Managing Director of M/s GRID Engineers Pvt Ltd, Gurugram appreciated the Institute developed oxygen enrichment technology and it’s utility in the present scenario. He also assured of overcoming some bottlenecks in importing the required compressors from China and USA. He stated that initially his company may start manufacturing 25 to 50 pieces per day and trying to speed up the production. CSIR-CMERI suggested to explore the sources from some Ahmedabad based companies also. Mr. Gupta informed that his company would also work on aesthetic appearance and digital functionality of the product for its larger acceptance in the market. Mr. Gupta also added that they are looking the matter not only from the commercial perspective but also as the service to the society.
During the transfer the Managing Director of M/s Jyoti CNC Automation Ltd, Rajkot confirmed that within a week they would manufacture the prototype and try to ramp up the production capacity as per the demand as they have their own capability for manufacturing compressor also. He also said that as the requirement is very high presently they would try to manufacture more than 1000 pieces per day and they are planning to convert the metal sheet body into plastic body considering the aesthetic, portability and cost aspects. To serve the demand in the existing scenario, they are working 24x7to achieve the fast production of the unit thereby service to the nation.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Sharad Kumar for winning Bronze Medal in High Jump at Paralympics Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Sharad Kumar for winning the Bronze Medal in High Jump at the Paralympics Games in Tokyo.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"The indomitable @sharad_kumar01 has brought smiles on the faces of every Indian by winning the Bronze Medal. His life journey will motivate many. Congratulations to him. #Paralympics #Praise4Para"
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Creation of Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund 
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for creation of special Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund .
The approval entails an estimated fund size of Rs.7,522 crore, comprising Rs.5,266.40 crore to be raised by the Nodal Loaning Entities , Rs. 1,316.6 crore beneficiaries contribution and Rs.939.48 crore budgetary support from the Government of India. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development , National Cooperatives Development Corporation  and all scheduled Banks  shall be the nodal Loaning Entities.
Benefits:
- Creation of fisheries infrastructure facilities both in marine and Inland fisheries sectors.
- To augment fish production to achieve its target of 15 million tonne by 2020 set under the Blue Revolution; and to achieve a sustainable growth of 8% -9% thereafter to reach the fish production to the level of about 20 MMT by 2022-23.
- Employment opportunities to over 9.40 lakh fishers/fishermen/fisherfolk and other entrepreneurs in fishing and allied activities.
- To attract private investment in creation and management of fisheries infrastructure facilities.
- Adoption of new technologies.
FIDF would provide concessional finance to State Governments / UTs and State entities, cooperatives, individuals and entrepreneurs etc., for taking up of the identified investment activities of fisheries development. Under FIDF, loan lending will be over a period of five years from 2018-19 to 2022-23 and maximum repayment will be over a period of 12 years inclusive of moratorium of two years on repayment of principal.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 470
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 189 Crore landmark milestone
More than 23 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 189 Crore landmark milestone  today. More than 23 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10405238
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|
2nd Dose
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10017696
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|
Precaution Dose
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4819276
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|
FLWs
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|
1st Dose
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|
18415940
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|
2nd Dose
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|
17541797
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
7650602
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|
Age Group 12-14 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
29048728
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|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
7318870
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
58482238
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
42398847
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
555776423
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
478685346
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
171840
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
202932536
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
188100114
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
575808
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|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
126874441
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
117196464
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Precaution Dose
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|
15050390
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1001935544
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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861259134
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Precaution Dose
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28267916
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Total
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1891462594
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 30th April, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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113
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2nd Dose
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1121
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Precaution Dose
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|
23498
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|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
224
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
2359
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Precaution Dose
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56941
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|
Age Group 12-14 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
322683
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|
|
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2nd Dose
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687607
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
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|
51935
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
146723
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
59575
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
523721
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
23513
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
13593
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
141699
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
55052
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|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
9891
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
92649
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
114598
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|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
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|
458014
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|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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|
1595879
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
273602
|
|
Total
|
|
2327495
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Special Service and Features
WORKSHOP ON HOW TO GET PUBLISHED IN AN ACADEMIC JOURNAL
Ananda Rangapillai Library, Pondicherry University, in collaboration with Oxford University Press, organized a Workshop on “How to Get Published in an Academic Journal” for Faculty, Research Scholars, and Students of Pondicherry University. The workshop aimed to prepare budding researchers to publish their research work, discuss available manuscript forms, and highlight points to consider when choosing the right journal for article publication. The workshop received a good response from the University stakeholders. More than 400 participants, including faculty, research scholars, students, and non-teaching staff, attended the workshop.
Dr. M. Vijayakumar, University Librarian at Pondicherry University, welcomed the gathering and introduced the theme of the Author workshop to the audience. During the talk, he stated that it is essential to understand the review and publishing process of the manuscript. Ananda Rangapillai Library is rigorously in touch with publishers to help the University stakeholders publish their articles by conducting training programs on various topics like manuscript publications, peer review processes, different citation styles, research funding, etc.
Prof. Gurmeet Singh, Hon. Vice Chancellor of Pondicherry University, inaugurated the workshop. During his inaugural address, Prof. Gurmeet Singh stated that the research publication process has drastically changed in the new era. Therefore, a faculty and research scholar must understand the processes involved before an article publication. Realizing common errors we may commit while communicating the article to the journal will also help the authors. He congratulated the Librarian and Library Team for organizing such a workshop to benefit the research community on campus. He urged to conduct more programs of a similar kind in the future.
Mrs. Sumita Sen, a Regional Training & Implementation Manager for South Asia & South East Asia, Middle East & Africa of Oxford University Press, delivered the lecture on how to get published in an academic journal. She has explained how to write an article in a very attractive manner and how to find a suitable journal for the publication. She also mentioned the review process of an article after submission.
The workshop achieved its objectives, and the participant acquired a better understanding of how to write a research article better and communicate to the right journal for publication. The speaker cleared many doubts of the audience regarding the citation during the Question & Answer session at the end of the talk. The workshop concluded with a word of thanks by Dr. Shibu K. M., Assistant Librarian, Ananda Rangapillai Library, Pondicherry University.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
First phase of Delhi-Mumbai Express Highway from JNPT to Delhi to be completed this year-Union Transport Minister
Union Road Transport Minister inaugurates Organic Garden at R.D. & S.H. National College and S.W.A. Science College in Mumbai
Mumbai, 17 October 2022
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today inaugurated the Organic Garden at R.D. & S.H. National College and S.W.A. Science College in Mumbai. R.D. & S.H. National College and S.W.A. Science College also released a book on ‘Environment Sustainability Initiatives by R. D. National College’. Apart from the organic garden inaugurated today, the College also has a Water Recycling Plant, a medicinal garden, solar panels.
Sharing details of environment-friendly, recycling initiatives in the country, the Union Minister said that nothing is waste and with the use of appropriate technology, we can convert waste into wealth. “For last 8 years, we are recycling sewage water of Nagpur and selling it to Government of Maharashtra for power generation. We are earning ₹300 cr. annually as royalty.” He also shared details of similar projects being undertaken in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
Reiterating the significance of green fuels, the Minister said that the Road Transport Ministry is working on diversification of agriculture towards energy and power sector since year 2000. “We are making green fuels like ethanol from sugar cane which is cost-effective, pollution free and indigenous and hence helps in reducing import of fuels.” The Union Minister added “ethics, economy and environment are three important pillars of our society”.
The Road Transport Minister apprised about the status of the Delhi-Mumbai Express Highway. He said work on the first phase i.e., from Delhi to JNPT will completed this year itself. “My plan is to connect Nariman Point to Delhi making it a 12-hour journey”.
Speaking about the achievements of Road and Transport Ministry, the Union Minister said “I was pained to know that around one crore people in the country were driving cycle-rickshaw”. He added that 80 lakh people among them are driving E-rickshaws today. “400 start-ups in the country are making electric scooters, e-rickshaws etc.”
The event was attended by members of the Hyderabad Sind National Collegiate Board trustees and other dignitaries.PIB Mumbai | DJM/CP/DR
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Ministry of Communications
Extension of last date to receive comments / counter-comments on TRAI consultation paper titled “Issues Related to Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting”
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India  had released a Consultation Paper on “Issues Related to Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting” on April 17, 2023. The last date of receiving comments on the issues raised in the consultation paper from the stakeholders was fixed as May 15, 2023 and counter-comments as May 29, 2023.
Keeping in view the request received from the stakeholder for extension of time for submission of comments on the above-mentioned consultation paper, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of comments and counter-comments up to May 22, 2023 and June 05, 2023 respectively.
The comments and counter-comments may be sent, preferably in electronic form, on the email ID advbcs-2@trai.gov.in and jtadvbcs-1@trai.gov.in. For any clarification/information, Shri Anil Kumar Bhardwaj, Advisor  may be contacted at Tel. No. +91-11-23237922.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘4.26% GS 2023’, ‘6.10% GS 2031’ and  ‘6.76% GS 2061’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  ‘4.26% Government Security, 2023’ for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method  ‘6.10% Government Security, 2031’ for a notified amount of Rs 14,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method; and  ‘6.76% Government Security 2061’ for a notified amount of Rs 9,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 6,000 crore against above security/securities. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on Friday i.e. August 06, 2021.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securitieswill be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on August 06, 2021. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 12.30 p.m. and 01.00 p.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 12.30 p.m. and 01.30 p.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on August 06, 2021  and payment by successful bidders will be on August 09, 2021 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Defence
Violations of ceasefire on LOC by Pakistan
Month-wise details of Ceasefire Violations and casualties suffered to Army along the Line of Control under operational control of Army in J&K in the current year are as under:
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S. No.
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Year 2019
Month-wise
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Ceasefire Violations
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Battle
Casualties 
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January
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203
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-
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February
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215
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-
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March
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267
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03
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April
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234
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-
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May
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221
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-
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June
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108
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01
Appropriate retaliation to the ceasefire violations, as required has been carried out by Indian Army. Also all violations of ceasefire and infiltration are taken up with Pakistan authorities at the appropriate level through the established mechanism of hotlines, flag meeting, Directorate Generals of Military Operations talks as well as diplomatic channels between the two countries.
Thisinformationwas given by Raksha MantriShri Rajnath Singh in a written reply to Shri Vijay Pal Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha today.
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Special Service and Features
Countdown programme for International Day of Yoga Day held at Dharmapuri
Field Outreach Bureau, Dharmapuri in association with National Service Scheme, Periyar University PG Extension Centre organised Yogotsav- a countdown programme for International Day of Yoga today at Dharmapuri.
Smt T. Shanthi, District Sports and Youth Welfare officer, Dharmapuri inaugurated the programme. Dr. P. Mohanasundaram, Director, Periyar University PG Extension Centre presided over the function.Sh. G. Velmurugan, Project Supervisor, Nehru Yuva Kendra, Dharmapuri and Prof. R. Dandavel, Manam Foundation, Dharmapuri delivered special address.
Smt. T. Jayapriya Yoga teacher and social activist lead the yoga demonstration. Shri. S. Veeramani, Field Publicity Assistant, Field Outreach Bureau, Dharmapuri welcomed the participants and Dr. C. Govindraj, Project Officer, National Service Scheme, Periyar University PG Extension Centre delivered vote of thanks. 300 students of National Service Scheme participated in the yoga demonstration programme. A rally was also held from Periyar University PG Extension Centre to Four Roads Junction Dharmapuri. Prizes were distributed to the winners of speech competition according to the Press release issued by Field Outreach Bureau, Dharmapuri.
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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Shri Gadkari Calls upon Apparel Export Promotion Council for taking measures to target increasing exports by two times
Minister stresses on ensuring quality at competitive cost to meet needs of global market
Will Review Every Scheme from the point of adopting Digital Management System for increasing transparency, avoiding project delays and resolving grievances: Shri Gadkari
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  has called upon the Apparel Export Promotion Council  to take measures for increasing exports 2 times. He also emphasized on technology upgradation and research to improve quality and remain cost competitive in the global market. He was speaking while inaugurating the Virtual Workshop- A Joint initiatives of Apparel Expert Promotion Council and MSME Ministry through Video Conference, Shri Gadkari said Government is providing support through package announced recently for liquidity, stress management in the MSME sector.
Shri Gadkari also touched upon the need for lab testing camp of the products and design from the part of global standards and called for having a centre for design.
He further stressed upon the need to explore use of new source materials like bamboo in the textile industry. Referring to the enormous employability and important role of MSMEs in the economy, especially in rural, tribal and backward areas, Shri Gadkari asked apparel/textile industries to set-up clusters in these areas and contribute to their development and employment generation which is a big priority.
The Minister appreciated the role played by AEPC for its good work and the quality of exports which he said may be further improved.
The Workshop had participants from the MSME and apparel industry who joined online.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Cabinet approves revisedsalaries, gratuity, allowances and pension for the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the revision in the salaries, gratuity, allowances, pension etc. of the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts and retired Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts. It follows the implementation of recommendations of the 7thCentral Pay Commission in respect of Civil Servants.
The approval will pave the way for necessary amendments in the two laws viz. Supreme Court Judges  Act, 1958 and High Court Judges  Act, 1954, which govern the salaries of Chief Justice of India , Judges of Supreme Court of India, Chief Justices and all Judges of High Courts.
The increase in the salary and allowances etc. will benefit 31 Judges of Supreme Court of India  and 1079 Judges of High Courts. Besides, approximately 2500 retired Judges will also be benefited on account of revision of pension/gratuity etc.
Arrears on account of revised salaries, gratuity, pension and family pension w.e.f 01.01.2016 will be paid as one time lump sum payment.
Background:
Salaries, gratuity, pension, allowances etc. in respect of Judges of Supreme Court are governed by the Supreme Court Judges  Act, 1958. Salaries etc. of Judges of High Courts are governed by High Court Judges  Act, 1954. An amendment in the Acts is required whenever there is any proposal for revision of salaries/pension gratuity, allowances etc. in respect of Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts. Therefore, Government proposes to move a Bill in the Parliament in the ensuing Session for amendment in the relevant Acts for giving effect to the revision of salaries and allowances.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
One day workshop for Strengthening of Statistical System of States/UTs held at New Delhi on 10th January, 2020
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation  organized a one day workshop for Strengthening of Statistical system of States/UTs at The Ashok, New Delhi on 10th January, 2020. Shri Pravin Srivastava, Chief Statistician of India-cum-Secretary  while giving introductory remarks, set the tone for discussions. Shri Vijay Kumar, Director General , Shri T. K. Sanyal, Director General , Shri A. K. Sadhu, Director General , National Statistical Office , other senior officers of MoSPI and representatives of Directorates of Economic and Statistics  from States/UTs, and World Bank participated in the workshop.
2. A number of presentations on various reform initiatives of MoSPI and the experiences in Official Statistics of States namely, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka were made during the workshop, highlighting the achievements of Support for Statistical Strengthening , a sub-scheme of Capacity Development scheme of MoSPI, and the way forward on revamping it. The World Bank team also made a brief presentation on the National Programme for Improving Quality of Statistics in India , a project under preparation envisaging the assistance of World Bank under Investment Project Financing  as a first phase. It was also highlighted that the second phase of World Bank assistance under Development Policy Financing  envisages further improving the National Statistical System with major focus on strengthening of the States/UTs. Specific expectations of the Government of India from States/UTs in this regard were also indicated.
3. The States/UTs were divided into four groups for breakout sessions with the objective to come out a set of suggestions for recasting the SSS sub-scheme in line with the Vision 2024 of MoSPI, aiming at strengthening the National Statistical System with active collaboration of States/UTs.